[Public-List] Apres-#400 ice boxes

[mahseer at kos.net]

I have removed and redone the ice box.  The top came off very easily
because the screws used had rusted out.  The box is double fibre glass
with about 1 in of very wet insulation between the skins.  there was about
1 in of space between the bulk head, settee and engine compartment and
about 3 in to the hull.  I cannot remember how much space below.  when I
rebuilt mine I reduced the size with 3 in all around with space for drink
cans between the engine and box and 6 in on the outside section for
bottles and only used 1 of the two lids.  For us this did not
significantly reduce the storage space but did reduce the on time of the
compressor to about 20% on time.

John Boor
MAHSEER #380



> Hey Gord,
>
> While you are at it take some pics, and let us know how it goes...
>
> I'm heading for the ice box re-insulate trip myself!
> Perhaps you can give us the course.
>
> My wife wants a new countertop while I'm at it.
>
> Cheers,
>
> -bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Gordon Laco
> Sent: August 30, 2010 1:21 PM
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> Subject: [Public-List] Apres-#400 ice boxes
>
> Hello friends -
>
> Next on my list of upgrades for SURPRISE is improving the ice box.  She¹s
> #426, so is a liner boat with a top-loading box.  Have any of you tried
> dismantling the ice box cabinetry by removing the countertop and pulling
> the
> molded ice box liner out?  What did you find in the way of insulation?
>
> I am considering covering the outside of the box liner  with blue foam &
> expanding foam, then putting it back together.
>
> I have heard stories ranging from no insulation at all to old newspaper
> balled up and stuffed in....
>
> Gord #426 SURPRISE
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